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Custom PVC Card Printing in Standard CR80 Format
Custom PVC cards are plastic cards produced with project-specific artwork, variable data, numbering, encoding, or credential technology.
They can be configured as employee badges, membership cards, hotel key cards, gift cards, visitor passes, loyalty cards, or access credentials. Available formats include printed PVC cards, RFID-enabled cards, magnetic-stripe cards, and rewritable cards.
The standard CR80 format measures approximately 85.6 × 54 mm and is commonly produced at 30 mil, or 0.76 mm, thickness.
Custom PVC Cards Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Custom PVC card / PVC ID card |
| Material | PVC |
| Card Format | CR80 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 85.6 × 54 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mil / approx. 0.76 mm |
| Surface | Glossy, matte, or project-specific finish |
| Printing Options | Full-color, monochrome, single-sided, or double-sided |
| Printing Methods | Direct-to-card, retransfer, factory offset, or digital printing, depending on configuration |
| Magnetic Stripe | HiCo or LoCo options |
| RFID Integration | LF, HF, NFC, or another supported chip option by project |
| Rewritable Option | Available with compatible thermosensitive card construction |
| Variable Data | Name, photograph, barcode, QR code, serial number, account number, or ID |
| Additional Options | Signature panel, punch slot, lamination, encoding, numbering, and packaging |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
Printer, reader, chip, and encoding compatibility should be confirmed before bulk production.
Custom PVC Cards Typical Applications
- Employee PVC ID Cards
A PVC ID card can display an employee’s photograph, name, department, staff number, barcode, or access level. - Membership and Loyalty Cards
Gyms, clubs, retailers, associations, and service providers can connect each card to a member account, reward program, or subscription record. - Access Control Credentials
RFID or magnetic-stripe versions can be enrolled in compatible door, gate, attendance, or facility-management systems. - Hotel Key Cards
Cards can carry hotel branding and be configured for compatible room-locking and guest-access platforms. - Gift and Prepaid Cards
Retailers can use printed cards for gift balances, promotions, prepaid accounts, or customer rewards when connected to the required software. - Visitor and Event Passes
Temporary or reusable cards can be produced for contractors, visitors, conferences, exhibitions, and controlled facilities.
How a Company Combines PVC ID Cards with RFID Access
In a typical employee credential project, each card displays the employee’s photograph, name, department, and staff number.
An embedded RFID chip links the physical card to the company’s access control and attendance records. A printed barcode can also support internal employee or asset lookup.
The card design, chip format, and encoded data must match the organization’s printer, readers, and management software.
Which Custom PVC Card Configuration Should You Choose?
| Card Configuration | Main Characteristics | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Printed PVC Card | Custom artwork and visible information without an electronic credential | Gift, loyalty, membership, promotional, and visual identification cards |
| PVC ID Card | Personalized with a name, photograph, department, or identification number | Employees, students, visitors, and contractors |
| RFID PVC Card | Contains an embedded contactless chip and antenna | Access control, attendance, hotel locks, and membership systems |
| Magnetic-Stripe Card | Includes a HiCo or LoCo stripe | Legacy access, hotel, loyalty, or account systems |
| Rewritable PVC Card | Uses a thermosensitive surface that can be erased and reprinted with compatible equipment | Temporary badges and frequently updated visitor cards |
Choose the configuration according to the existing printer, reader, software, data requirements, and expected handling conditions.
Cards containing an RFID chip or magnetic stripe must match the target system. Card dimensions and appearance alone do not confirm electronic compatibility.
Need Custom PVC Cards for Your Business or Access System?
Contact JIA RFID with your intended card use, artwork, quantity, and system requirements.
The team can confirm the appropriate PVC construction, printing method, credential technology, and encoding format, then prepare samples for approval before bulk production.
Frequently Asked Question
The top questions about Custom PVC Cards
Custom PVC cards are plastic cards produced with project-specific artwork, text, photographs, numbering, encoding, or credential technology.
PVC card printing is the process of applying fixed or variable information to a plastic card using professional card-printing or factory production equipment.
A PVC ID card is a plastic identification credential that displays information such as a name, photograph, organization, role, or identification number.
Yes. Single-sided and double-sided production options are available.
No. Compatibility depends on the card material, thickness, surface finish, printer model, ribbon, and printing method.
No. Rewritable cards use a thermosensitive surface and require compatible rewriting equipment.
The minimum order quantity is 500 pcs.
Provide the card purpose, artwork, quantity, finish, variable data, printer model, credential technology, encoding format, and packaging requirements.
Hot To Customize RFID Tags
Know the customization process about RFID tags
Size & Shape
Send your requirements on size and shapes. Tags are typically designed in simple shapes and sizes to match the internal antenna. However, they can also be customized in various sizes and shapes to best fit the intended application and the asset being tagged. For instance, RFID hang tags can be customized in size, shape, and attachment method to perfectly suit specific applications.
Layout & Chips
In the label format designer, select the layout that matches the type and size of the RFID label you wish to create. Our factory provides a variety of label templates, including RFID-specific options. We also offer a range of RFID chips tailored to meet your specific requirements.
High Customization
Custom tags are designed from the ground up to meet the needs of specific applications, with unique variables for nearly every option listed below. A semi-custom tag typically starts as a standard tag but offers additional customization options, such as custom printing, encoding, or specific backings and attachment methods.
Sample Confirmation
Before proceeding with full-scale production, we offer a sample confirmation process to ensure that the RFID tags meet your exact specifications and application requirements.
Mass Production
Our mass production process for RFID tags is designed to deliver high-quality, reliable products at scale, ensuring that your business has a steady and consistent supply of RFID solutions tailored to your needs. Leveraging state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced technology, we maintain efficiency and precision throughout the production cycle.
RFID Tags Application
Use customized RFID tags in different industies.
RFID Vehicle Tags
Vehicles with RFID tags enable secure access to gated areas. RFID tags also streamline truck weighing for efficient billing.
Temperature Sensor Tags
RFID temperature sensors, used in industries like steel, send data to alert users of unsafe conditions via RFID readers.
RFID Supply Chain Tags
RFID tags for supply chain visibility track products, showing when a box, pallet, or container moves from one facility to another.
RFID Personnel Tracking
RFID strengthens access security: employee badges for workspace entry, hotel wristbands for pool access.
RFID Pallet Tracking Tags
Our RFID tags are ideal for tracking pallets and containers, offering durable, low-profile solutions for warehouse management.
Custom RFID Tags & Labels
Our factory supplies custom RFID tags and OEM hardware solutions for unique needs when standard RFID products aren't available.
RFID Laundry Tags
Our RFID laundry tags, with a soft rubber casing, are flexible and durable, surviving 200 wash cycles and 60 bars of pressure.
Industrial RFID Tags
We provide rugged industrial RFID tags and readers for demanding applications. Our tags withstand all weather conditions.
Animal RFID Tags
RFID tags track animals and pets using ear tags or injectable ampoules. Ear tags can be custom-printed and come in various colors.
RFID Asset Tracking
RFID tags for asset tracking, like file servers, rental equipment, streamline inventory, asset management, enabling quick location, tracking.
Consumables RFID Tags
RFID counterfeit tags on consumables, with a reader in the machine, verify authenticity and prevent counterfeit use.
Manufacturing RFID Systems
RFID tags are used on almost all products—apparel, furniture, appliances, and cars—and are crucial for automated manufacturing systems.
Why Choose Us
As an original manufacturer with over 13 years of experience, we specialize in designing and manufacturing passive RFID (NFC, HF, and UHF) tags for applications in inventory, laundry, access control, identification, and industrial automation management.
We are a pioneering leader in RFID technology and smart product solutions. For nearly 20 years, we have been at the forefront of custom RFID and NFC technology, offering innovative solutions in every imaginable form. Our expertise lies in developing and producing RFID/NFC products that are tailored to meet your specific requirements.
As the world’s leading RFID supplier, our factory is passionate about RFID technology. We deliver a wide range of products, including NFC tags, NFC cards, RFID/NFC labels, RFID inlays, various apparel tags, laundry tags, and RFID devices, to clients around the globe. Our RFID products are widely used in marketing campaigns, healthcare monitoring, workforce management, stock control, access control, apparel systems, laundry systems, inventory systems, IoT systems, and security applications.
Our Benefits
We provide products with competitive pricing and reliable quality, backed by an after-sales warranty. Whether you are a distributor, system integrator, or end-user, you will find the right RFID and related products here, ensuring that your company gains tangible benefits.
We have grown into a company with over 200 team members, including a production department, R&D center, sales department, technical support, and after-sales service. Understanding that time is of the essence, we can fulfill customized orders within just 5 days. Our dedicated team of over 100 factory staff ensures a stable supply and fast delivery for all our orders.
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